Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:38am on 24 Oct 2025,Friday International
Afghanistan's Taliban-led government has announced plans to construct a dam on the Kunar River, aiming to restrict Pakistan's water access. This move follows India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty earlier this year. The Kunar River, known as the Chitral River in Pakistan, is a vital water source for Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The decision comes after recent border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan, highlighting escalating tensions in the region. Afghanistan's Supreme Leader, Mawlawi Hibatullah Akhundzada, has ordered the swift commencement of the dam's construction, emphasizing the nation's "right to water". (PC: AFP)
